IBM PC 300GL Type 6285 Installation Manual - Pc 300Pl Type 6892

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    Personal computer installing options in your personal computer pc 300pl type 6892 pc 300gl type 6285.

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    Personal computer installing options in your personal computer pc 300pl type 6892 pc 300gl type 6285 ibm.

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    Note before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under appendix d, “notices” on page 91. First edition (may 1998) the following paragraph does not apply to the united kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: ...

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    Contents safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vi lithium battery notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vii about t...

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    Moving the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 moving the front fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 chapter 5. Working with internal drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 internal drives . . . ...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information turn everything off. Attach signal cables to receptacles. First, remove power cord from outlet. To disconnect turn device on. Danger: turn everything off. To connect remove signal cables from receptacles. Remove all cables from devices. Attach power cord to outlet. First, attach a...

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    Laser compliance statement some ibm personal computer models are equipped from the factory with a cd-rom drive. Cd-rom drives are also sold separately as options. The cd-rom drive is a laser product. The cd-rom drive is certified in the u.S. To conform to the requirements of the department of health...

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    Lithium battery notice caution: danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. When replacing the battery, use only ibm part number 33f8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed ...

  • Page 10: About This Book

    About this book thank you for selecting an ibm personal computer. This book provides instructions for installing, removing, and replacing most options. Also, this book contains information that will help you decide which options to add to your computer. This publication provides information for the ...

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    How this book is organized this book contains the following chapters and appendixes: chapter 1, “overview” provides an introduction to the options and features for your computer. Safety precautions and handling techniques are discussed along with the required tools you will need to install and remov...

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    Related publications the following publications, together with this book, contain information about your computer. Setting up your personal computer this publication contains instructions that help you set up your computer. Using your personal computer this publication contains the following: – inst...

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    Technical information manual this publication contains more information about the technical aspects of your computer. It is available on the world wide web at: http://www.Pc.Ibm.Com/us/cdt/treport.Html about this book xi.

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    Xii installing options in your personal computer.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Overview

    Chapter 1. Overview adding hardware options to your computer is an easy way to increase its capabilities. Instructions for removing, installing, and replacing options are included in this book. When adding an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. If yo...

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    Available options and features the following are some of the available options and features that are discussed in this book: system board components – system memory, called dual in-line memory modules (dimms) – video memory (some models only) – microprocessor – jumper for clearing cmos and erasing l...

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    Ibm provides help in selecting drives, cables, and other options for your computer. For the latest information about available options: within the united states, call 1-800-ibm-2you (1-800-426-2968), your ibm reseller, or ibm marketing representative. Within canada, call 1-800-565-3344 or 1-800-465-...

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    Electrical safety caution: electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid any shock hazard, disconnect all power cords and cables as described in the following information. Attention: the presence of 5 v standby power might result in damage to your hard...

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    Handling static-sensitive devices have you ever walked across a carpeted floor, then touched an object and received a small electrical shock? That's static electricity, and although harmless to you, it can seriously damage computer components and options. Important when you add an option, do not ope...

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    Chapter 2. Preparing to install or remove options this chapter provides instructions for accessing and locating the options you want to install or remove. Disconnecting cables and removing the cover before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5...

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    Attention: the presence of 5 v standby power might result in damage to your hardware unless you disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before opening the computer. 3 if a cover lock is present, unlock the computer cover. (the cover lock is located at the rear of the computer on some mo...

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    4 locate the cover-release tab. 5 pull out on the cover-release tab at the rear of the side cover and slide the cover toward the front of the computer. Lift the cover off. Cover- release tab important when you need to access the inside of the computer, you should allow the feet to hang off the edge ...

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    Locating components the following information helps you locate components. Use it as a reference when you need to install options or connect input/output devices. Internal view the following illustration shows the internal view of your computer as seen from the front. For information on removing the...

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    External view the following illustration shows the external view of your computer as seen from the front. Note: the following illustration is for reference only. .1/ power-on button .2/ power-on light .3/ hard disk drive light .4/ client lan light 1 .5/ bay 1 .6/ cd-rom eject button .7/ cd-rom emerg...

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    Input/output connectors input/output (i/o) connectors provide ports for transferring information into and out of your computer. You can connect a variety of i/o devices to your computer, including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer. For more information on the ports and their specific technolog...

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    Chapter 3. Working with options on the system board this chapter provides information about system board options discussed in this book. This chapter also provides instructions for installing, removing, and replacing system board components, specifically system memory, video memory, and the micropro...

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    Accessing the system board to access the system board, you must remove the computer cover. For information on removing the computer cover, see “disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on page 6. When working with options on the system board, it helps to place the computer on its side on a table...

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    Working with system memory you can add memory to your computer to increase system performance. Your computer has three connectors (dimm 0, dimm 1, and dimm 2) for installing system-memory modules. The maximum amount of system memory your computer supports is 384 mb. Note: to locate the memory connec...

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    Memory configuration when you are adding or removing memory, you can use any combination of dimm sizes 16, 32, 64, or 128 mb. Be sure to fill each system-memory connector sequentially, starting at dimm 0. For the location of dimm 0, see “identifying parts on the system board” on page 13. The followi...

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    Installing a memory module before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the optional device. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. Attention...

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    4 position the module above the connector so that the two notches on the bottom edge of the module align properly with the connector. Notches 5 firmly push the module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips pop up and snugly fit around both ends of the module. 6 to install another...

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    Removing a memory module before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the optional device. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. Attention: ...

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    3 store the module in a static-protective package. What to do next to work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the installation, go to chapter 7, “completing the installation” on page 76. Chapter 3. Working with options on the system board 19.

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    Installing a video-memory module because pc 300pl models do not have a connector for installing a video-memory module upgrade, the following instructions are for pc 300gl computer only. If your computer comes with 4 mb of video memory, installing a video-memory module on the system board is not an o...

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    3 move the video-memory module toward the system board until it is secured by the two clips. What to do next to work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the installation, go to chapter 7, “completing the installation” on page 76. Chapter 3. Working with options on the sys...

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    Replacing a microprocessor your computer comes with an intel pentium ii microprocessor installed on the system board. For the latest information on microprocessor upgrades available for your computer, contact your ibm reseller or ibm marketing representative. If you do upgrade the microprocessor, us...

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    1 see “identifying parts on the system board” on page 13 to locate the microprocessor socket. 2 place your index fingers on the small tabs on the top of the microprocessor. Push in toward the microprocessor until the tabs release. Tabs 3 carefully place one hand on the computer frame and with the ot...

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    4 store the old microprocessor in a static-protective package. 5 touch the static-protective package containing the new microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface in the computer, and then remove the new microprocessor. 6 press in on the retainer tabs until they click into place. 7 align the new ...

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    8 pull outward on the retainer tabs. Note: if you replaced the microprocessor with one that has a different speed, you must update the microprocessor speed. To do this, you must access the switches on the system board and set them accordingly. For information on locating the switches, see “identifyi...

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    Chapter 4. Working with adapters this chapter provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters. Instructions for working with adapters for the riser card and for installing an accelerated graphics port (agp) adapter are discussed. When you are installing or removing adapter...

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    Riser card your computer uses a riser card for expansion. The riser card contains expansion slots that connect adapters to the industry standard architecture (isa) and peripheral component interconnect (pci) buses. You can install a variety of adapters in the expansion slots on the riser card. For i...

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    The diskette and ide drive connectors are on the backside of the riser card. When installing optional drives, refer to the following illustration for the location of the appropriate connectors. Led panel primary ide secondary ide diskette drive power 28 installing options in your personal computer.

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    Adapter configuration along with the documentation that comes with your adapter, use the following information to help with adapter configuration. Plug and play adapters your computer uses the plug and play method to configure adapters. Support for plug and play is built into the system board of you...

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    Legacy adapters adapters that are not plug and play-compatible are known as legacy devices. If you install a legacy adapter, you must manually configure it by setting switches on the adapter and by allocating system resources using the configuration/setup utility program. In the configuration/setup ...

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    Installing adapters in the riser card before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the new adapter. Determine if the adapter must be installed in an isa or pci slot. Turn off the computer and all other con...

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    2 remove the appropriate expansion-slot cover. Next, touch the static-protective package containing the adapter to any unpainted metal surface in the computer; then, remove the adapter from the package. Install the adapter. Note: the components of a pci adapter face down toward the system board, and...

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    What to do next go to the device-record form in using your personal computer, and write the adapter name next to the slot into which you installed it. If you removed the bottom cover, the fan, or the system board, replace them. See “moving the front fan” on page 44, “moving the system board” on page...

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    Removing adapters from the riser card before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer (see “disconnecting cables and removing the cover” on pag...

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    2 disconnect any cables attached to the adapter, remove it, and insert it into a static-protective package. If you are not installing another adapter in this slot, install an expansion-slot cover. Expansion-slot cover adapter card riser card 3 install the bracket and the screw. Note: removing an ada...

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    What to do next go to the device-record form in using your personal computer, and delete the name of the adapter you removed. If you removed the bottom cover, the fan, or the system board, replace them. See “moving the front fan” on page 44, “moving the system board” on page 41, and “opening the bot...

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    Installing an agp adapter note: while all pc 300pl models have an agp connector on the system board, all pc 300gl models do not; therefore, the following instructions are for pc 300pl computers only. Before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page ...

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    2 install the agp adapter. The following illustration shows the installation of an agp adapter. Note that the connector for external devices on the agp adapter is accessible through the slot on the computer wall. Note: some adapters support the attachment of daughter cards. Because a daughter card m...

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    Opening the bottom cover the following instructions are for removing and replacing the bottom cover. Before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the optional device. Turn off the computer and all other co...

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    To replace the bottom cover: 1 hold the bottom cover at an angle and align the tabs on the end with the openings in the frame. 2 fit the tabs into the openings and pivot the bottom cover until it is closed. 3 align the holes and insert the two screws. 40 installing options in your personal computer.

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    Moving the system board the following instructions are for removing and reinstalling the system board that comes with your computer. Before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the optional device. Turn o...

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    Caution: do not pull on the microprocessor, memory modules, memory sockets, or other system-board components to remove the system board. System board rail tab tab latch lift here lift here pull here system board to reinstall the system board: 1 make sure the system-board latch handle is in the exten...

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    Caution: do not push on the microprocessor, memory modules, memory sockets, or other system-board components to install the system board. 4 push down on the latch handle to engage the tab on the under side into the opening in the chassis. This holds the latch in the latched position. Tab push here s...

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    Moving the front fan before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. Read the instructions that come with the optional device. Turn off the computer and all other connected devices. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. Attention: the ...

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    3 replace the fan by aligning the two hooks on the bottom of the fan assembly with the slots on the computer wall. Next, insert the tab on the fan assembly into the slot on the computer wall. 4 connect the fan cable to the connector on the riser card. Chapter 4. Working with adapters 45.

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    Chapter 5. Working with internal drives this chapter provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives. When you are installing an internal drive, it is important to note which drive types and sizes you can install in each bay. Also, it is important to correctly conne...

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    Internal drives internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some types of drives available for your computer are: hard disk drives Ÿ cd-rom drive...

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    Drive bay specifications the following table describes the drives you can install in each bay and their height requirements. Table 1. Drive bay specifications bay drives supported max. Height mm (in.) min. Height mm (in.) 1 5.25-inch cd-rom tape backup drive 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch hard disk drive 41....

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    Power and signal cables your computer uses cables to connect the power supply to the riser card and to integrated drive electronics (ide) drives. The diskette drive is also powered through a cable attached to the riser card. The following cables are provided: four-wire power cables connect most driv...

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    On some models, to install more than one ide hard disk drive, you must purchase an additional signal cable. The cable must meet the following specifications: – maximum length: 0.46 meters (18 inches) – wire size: 28 awg – cable capacitive loading: 200 pf maximum you can install one diskette drive on...

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    Working with drives in bays 1, 2, 3, or 4 this section provides instructions for two different mechanical designs drive cage that contains bays 1 through 4. One drive cage is removable and the other is not. Because the procedure for installing and removing drives is different for each design, both d...

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    Removable drive cage instructions the following instructions are for computers that have a removable drive cage for bays 1 through 4. To determine if your computer has this type of drive cage, see “working with drives in bays 1, 2, 3, or 4” on page 51. The steps for installing or removing a drive in...

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    Note: the following illustrations show the computer in an upright position. When installing or removing drives, you might find it easier to lay the computer on its side. 1 remove the drive cage a disconnect any cables connected to drives 1 through 4. B remove the top-handle cover and set it aside. C...

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    C remove the top-handle screw and the screw from the drive support bracket. Next, move the drive cage towards the power supply until it stops, and then lift it away from the computer. Socket 7 socket 7 socket 7 socket 7 2 install or remove the drive to install a drive: a remove the metal shield for ...

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    C install the drive into the drive bay. Insert and tighten the screws that hold the drive in place. The following illustration shows a cd-rom drive being installed in bay 1. To remove a drive: a remove the screws holding the drive in place; then slide the drive out of the bay. B place the removed dr...

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    C insert the metal shield into the front drive cage. 3 replace the removable drive cage a insert the drive cage and slide it to the right until it docks against the front of the computer; be sure the holes (for the screws) in the drive cage and support bracket are aligned. B insert and tighten the s...

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    C replace the top-handle cover. D attach the cables to the drives. If necessary, refer to page 28 for an illustration showing the locations of the drive connectors on the riser card. Chapter 5. Working with internal drives 57.

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    4 remove or replace a bay panel to remove a bay panel: if you have installed a drive with removable media, you must remove the bay panel. Use the tip of a screwdriver to release the bay panel. 58 installing options in your personal computer.

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    To replace a bay panel: if you have installed a drive with non-removable media, or if the drive bay is empty, you must install a bay panel (if not already installed). Align the right-hand edge of the bay panel with the matching opening in the front of the computer, and gently press the left edge clo...

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    Non-removable drive cage instructions the following instructions are for computers that have a non-removable drive cage for bays 1 through 4. To determine if your computer has this type of drive cage, see “working with drives in bays 1, 2, 3, or 4” on page 51. “installing a drive” on page 61 “removi...

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    Note: the following illustrations show the computer in an upright position. When installing or removing drives, you might find it easier to lay the computer on its side. Installing a drive 1 use the tip of a screwdriver to remove the bay panel for the appropriate drive bay. The following illustratio...

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    2 if knockouts are present in the drive bay opening, twist them with a screwdriver or pliers to remove. The following illustration shows the type of knockouts in bay 1. The following illustration shows the type of knockout in bays 2 and 3. 62 installing options in your personal computer.

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    3 install the drive in the bay opening and secure the drive by inserting screws. Note: as shown in the following illustration, only two screws are needed to secure the drive within the drive bay. 4 attach the cables to the drives. If necessary, refer to page 28 for an illustration showing the locati...

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    5 if the installed drive has non-removable media, replace the bay panel. What to do next if you installed a cd-rom drive and want to connect the drive to the cd-rom audio connector, see page 27 to locate the cd-rom audio connector on the riser card. Go to the device-record form in using your persona...

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    Removing a drive note: the following instructions are for computers that have a non-removable drive cage. 1 disconnect all cables from the drive you want to remove. 2 use the tip of a screwdriver to remove the panel for the appropriate drive bay. Chapter 5. Working with internal drives 65.

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    3 remove the two screws holding the drive and slide it out the front of the computer. 4 if you are not installing another drive, replace the bay panel. What to do next go to the device-record form in using your personal computer and record the removal of the drive. To install a drive, see “installin...

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    Working with drives in bays 5 and 6 any drives installed in bays 5 and 6 must be devices with non-removable media, such as hard disk drives. (your computer comes with a hard disk drive in bay 6.) to install or remove drives in these bays, you must remove the drive cage. This section contains instruc...

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    2 remove the screw holding the drive cage and carefully slide the drive cage away from the computer. 3 do one of the following: to install a drive, slide the drive into the bay and secure it with the screws. The following illustration shows a drive being installed in bay 5. 68 installing options in ...

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    To remove a drive, remove the screws holding the drive in the cage and slide the drive out of the cage. The following illustration shows a drive being removed from bay 6. 4 reinstall the drive cage and secure it with the screw you removed in step 2 on page 68. 5 connect the cables to the drive. What...

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    Chapter 6. Working with security options this chapter describes some of the security options that are available for your computer. To help prevent hardware theft, you can add a security u-bolt and cable to your computer. To erase lost or forgotten passwords, you can move the clear cmos request jumpe...

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    Installing a u-bolt you can add a u-bolt to the rear of your computer. Adding a u-bolt enables you to add a security cable and lock that helps prevent hardware theft. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer. Before y...

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    3 replace the computer cover. For more information, see “replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 77. 4 thread the cable through the u-bolt and around an object that is not a part of or permanently secured to the building structure or foundation, and from which it cannot be removed, th...

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    Erasing lost or forgotten passwords note: to set a new password after completing this procedure, see using your personal computer. Your computer uses complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (cmos) memory on the system board for storing configuration and setup information. Cmos memory maintains infor...

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    Before you begin using the configuration/setup utility program, record all configuration information. Clearing cmos memory sets the configuration of your computer to the default settings. Because you need to reconfigure the computer after clearing cmos memory, record the configuration information of...

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    4 when the configuration/setup utility program starts, make the necessary changes, save the settings, and exit setup. Refer to “updating the computer configuration” on page 79. When the message is displayed that instructs you to move the jumper to the normal position, turn power off. 5 disconnect th...

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    Chapter 7. Completing the installation after working with options, you need to install any removed parts, replace the cover, reconnect any cables, including power cords and telephone lines. Also, depending on the option installed, you might need to update information in the configuration/setup utili...

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    Replacing the cover and connecting the cables before you begin read “electrical safety” on page 4 and “handling static-sensitive devices” on page 5. If you set the computer in an upright position, ensure that the stabilizer feet are hanging over the edge of the table so that they don't break. 1 ensu...

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    6 reconnect the external cables and cords to the computer. Serial device keyboard mouse usb device parallel device monitor ethernet audio note: your computer might not have all the connectors shown. 7 if you have a modem or fax machine attached to the computer, reconnect the telephone line to the wa...

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    Updating the computer configuration important the configuration information in this section applies to installing options. For more information on using the configuration/setup utility program, see using your personal computer. Also, you might need to install device drivers after updating the config...

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    Starting the configuration/setup utility program when you restart the computer for the first time after working with most options, a message appears indicating that a configuration change has occurred. You are then prompted to enter the configuration/setup utility program to manually update the conf...

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    To access the configuration/setup utility program: 1 turn on the computer. If your computer is on when you start this procedure, you must shut down the operating system, turn off the computer and wait a few seconds, and then restart the computer. Do not use ctrl+alt+del to restart the computer. 2 wh...

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    Changing settings and exiting in the configuration/setup utility menus, you can accept the configuration changes by viewing and saving the changes, or you can make manual changes and then save the settings. The following is a quick reference for identifying symbols in the configuration/setup utility...

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    Configuring an isa legacy adapter to configure an installed isa legacy adapter, you might need to alter switch or jumper settings on the adapter. If there is a conflict, you must use the configuration/setup utility program to set the isa legacy resource information, such as memory locations, i/o ass...

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    Configuring startup devices startup devices are devices where the computer looks for an operating system when it is powered on. After adding new devices to the computer, you might want to change the sequence of the startup devices. You can use the configuration/setup utility program to change the se...

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    Chapter 7. Completing the installation 85.

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    Appendix a. Pc 300pl asset security settings if you have set an administrator password on a pc 300pl system, read the following. The assetcare and asset id settings in the configuration/setup utility program are enabled when your computer is shipped. If you set an administrator password with the ass...

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    Appendix b. Changing the battery if you replace the original lithium battery with a heavy-metal battery or a battery with heavy-metal components, be aware of the following environmental consideration. Batteries and accumulators that contain heavy metals must not be disposed of with normal domestic w...

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    4 install the new battery as shown in the following illustrations. Note: when the computer is turned on for the first time after the battery has been replaced, an error message might be displayed. This is normal. What to do next to work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete...

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    Appendix c. Interrupt and dma resources this appendix lists the settings for the default interrupt and direct memory access (dma) resources for both the pc 300pl and pc 300gl. Note: the interrupt and dma settings might change under configuration control or can be changed by using the configuration/s...

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    Table 4. Interrupt resources for the pc 300gl interrupt request system resource 0 timer 1 keyboard 2 interrupt controller 3 serial port b 4 serial port a 5 available 6 diskette 7 available 8 real time clock 9 available 10 available 11 available 12 mouse 13 coprocessor 14 ide drives (0, 1), if instal...

  • Page 105: Appendix D. Notices

    Appendix d. Notices references in this publication to ibm products, programs, or services do not imply that ibm intends to make these available in all countries in which ibm operates. Any reference to an ibm product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that ibm product, p...

  • Page 106: Index

    Index a adapters configuring 83 error messages 79 installing 31 installing an agp 37 legacy 30 plug and play 29 removing 13, 34 resource conflicts 29, 30, 79 slots 27 types 29 adding adapters 31 adapters, agp 37 internal drives 51, 54 memory modules (dimms) 16 security u-bolt 71 video memory module ...

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    Cover lock 6, 77 release latch 6 removing bottom 39 removing side 6 removing top-handle 51 replacing bottom 39 replacing side 77 d device drivers 79 devices handling static-sensitive 5 startup 84 dimms see memory modules direct memory access (dma) resources 89, 90 disconnecting cables, external 6 di...

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    Internal drives (continued) height requirements 48 height restrictions 26, 46 installing in bays 1 through 4 65 installing in bays 1, 2, 3, or 4 51, 54, 60 installing in bays 5 and 6 67 introduction 47 options 47, 48 removing from bays 1, 2, 3, or 4 54, 65 removing from bays 5 and 6 67 types 47, 48 ...

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    Ports 6, 78 power cords connecting 78 connectors (internal), location of 13 disconnecting 6 internal drives 49 precautions battery handling 87 electrical safety 4 handling static-sensitive devices 5 preparing for installation 6 processor see microprocessor r rear drive cage 67 removing adapters 13, ...

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    T tape drive 48 telephone line connecting 78 disconnecting 6 tools required 3 trademarks 91 u u-bolt, installing 71 unknown power-on password, removing 73 updating computer configuration 79 upgrading memory modules 14 microprocessor 22 usb port 11 utility program, setup 79 w wake on lan, hardware fo...

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    Ibm part number: 06j0846 printed in u.S.A. May 1998 ð6jð846.